New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A11143 — Relates to certain reforms for agencies subject to the freedom of information law

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced April 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill requires agencies to establish clear rules for appealing FOIL request denials.

This bill mandates that agencies subject to the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) create rules outlining the appeals process for denied record requests. It also requires agencies to publish contact information for submitting requests and appeals.

Summary

Requires agencies subject to FOIL requirements to promulgate rules and regulations regarding to whom a requestor may appeal a denial and how to request records from or appeal a denial; makes certain provisions relating to publication of contact information for FOIL requests and appeals.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  2. REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  3. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A11143 do?
Requires agencies subject to FOIL requirements to promulgate rules and regulations regarding to whom a requestor may appeal a denial and how to request records from or appeal a denial; makes certain provisions relating to publication of contact information for FOIL requests and appeals.
Who sponsors A11143?
A11143 is sponsored by Rebecca Kassay.
What is the current status of A11143?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced April 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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